Opera introduces cross-platform UI for mobile; B2B release for Android and BREW

Opera Software today released Opera
Mobile 10 to operators and OEMs. This direct-to-distributor version is
available on Android, BREW, Windows Mobile and Symbian/S60 smartphones and
includes Opera’s new, cross-platform UI framework. As a part of Opera’s
shift to unify the look and feel of its mobile browsers, the
cross-platform UI framework allows operators and OEMs to implement the
same user experience quickly and cost-effectively across their entire
range of handsets.

The building blocks of a great UI

Opera's cross-platform UI framework is built on top of the browser engine.
This allows it to work seamlessly on all platforms running Opera Mobile or
Opera Mini. This framework is tailored for efficient execution of dynamic
user interfaces for Web browsers. Opera's cross-platform UI framework
empowers operators and OEMs to deploy one browser UI to a wide range of
devices, with minimal integration. The result is a unified, consistent
Internet experience for the end users and time and cost savings for the
operators or OEMs.

A unique and visually stunning experience

“Because no operator offers just one type of mobile phone, Opera has
developed a new UI solution that can be deployed on multiple phones and
platforms. Due to its pure versatility, the cross-platform UI framework
can be customized by Opera to meet brand requirements,” said Jon von
Tetzchner, CEO, Opera Software. “Our mobile UI has already been deployed
on millions of handsets, and the rave reviews we’ve received tell us that Opera
has succeeded in creating a unique and visually stunning Web experience that’s
easy and compelling for users across the board.”

Opera Mobile 10 is the market-ready browser of choice for smartphones and
advanced feature phones, with more than 135 million shipments globally.
The browser comes packed with features to make mobile Web surfing easier,
including tabs, Speed Dial and password manager. Today’s release for
operators and OEMS on the major platforms opens up the Opera experience to
more people, on more devices.

How to distribute Opera Mobile 10 to your customers

For more information on distributing Opera Mobile 10 to your customers,
visit http://www.opera.com/business/solutions/mobile
Information about Opera's cross-platform UI framework is available at
http://www.opera.com/media/b2b/Opera_Mobile_Product_Sheet.pdf
View the demo video at http://www.opera.com/press/video/mobile_10_beta_ui/

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A public download of Opera Mobile 10 beta for Windows Mobile and
Symbian/S60 smartphones is available at http://www.opera.com/mobile/.
Opera Mobile 10 for BREW and Android-based mobile phones is available only
to operators and OEMs upon request. Currently, these platforms present
limitations that hinder mass consumer distribution.

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About Opera Software ASA
Opera Software ASA has redefined Web browsing for PCs, mobile phones and
other networked devices. Opera's cross-platform Web-browser technology is
renowned for its performance, standards compliance and small size, while
giving users a faster, safer and more dynamic online experience. Opera
Software is headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with offices around the world.
The company is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol
OPERA. Learn more about Opera at http://www.opera.com/.